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Beach Hazards Statement 6, NWS San Diego, CA

July 2, 2020Orange County, San Diego County, California

NWS San Diego, CA issued this beach hazards statement at Jul 2, 2020, 2:46 AM PDT for Orange County, San Diego County, California. It took effect at Jul 3, 2020, 12:00 PM PDT. It was in force for 16 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jul 2, 2020, 2:46 AM PDT (09:46 UTC)
In effect from
Jul 3, 2020, 12:00 PM PDT
Expired
Jul 4, 2020, 3:40 AM PDT
In force
16 hr
Issued by
NWS San Diego, CA

Counties Orange County, CA, San Diego County, CA

The radar

The San Diego radar (KNKX), 53 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 09:44 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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San Diego, CA (KNKX), launched 00:00Z, 9.8 hours before the alert went out and 62 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, San Diego, CA at 00:00Z on 2020-07-02Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
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HodographHodograph, San Diego, CA at 00:00Z on 2020-07-02The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -24 square meters per square second.1939Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
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1137 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
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-24 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
-21 m²/s²
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The text

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054 
WHUS46 KSGX 020946
CFWSGX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Diego CA
246 AM PDT Thu Jul 2 2020

...ELEVATED SURF AND STRONG RIP CURRENTS AT THE COAST THIS 
HOLIDAY WEEKEND...

A long-period south-southwest swell from 200 degrees will bring
elevated surf and strong rip currents to the coast over the Fourth
of July holiday weekend.

CAZ043-552-021800-
/O.NEW.KSGX.BH.S.0006.200703T1900Z-200706T0200Z/
San Diego County Coastal Areas-Orange County Coastal Areas-
246 AM PDT Thu Jul 2 2020

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...

The National Weather Service in San Diego has issued a Beach
Hazards Statement...which is in effect from Friday afternoon
through Sunday evening. 

* Waves and Surf...For San Diego County, surf of 3 to 6 feet. Sets
  to 7 feet possible north of Encinitas. For Orange County, surf
  of 4 to 7 feet, with local sets to 8 feet possible. A High Surf
  Advisory may be needed for the weekend. 

* Timing...Surf will begin to build in Friday afternoon, peak
  Saturday through Sunday morning, then diminish late Sunday.

* Impacts...Elevated surf, dangerous rip currents, and hazardous 
  swimming conditions. 


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A beach hazards statement is issued when threats such as strong
rip currents...elevated surf heights...minor tidal overflow...or
lightning are possible at local beaches.  Obey posted warning
signs and flags and talk to a lifeguard before swimming.  Use
caution when in or near the water and always swim near a
lifeguard.

&&

$$

Connolly

https://www.weather.gov/sandiego
6 follow-up statements
423 
WHUS46 KSGX 021949
CFWSGX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Diego CA
1249 PM PDT Thu Jul 2 2020

...ELEVATED SURF AND STRONG RIP CURRENTS AT THE COAST THIS
HOLIDAY WEEKEND...

A long-period south-southwest swell from 200 degrees will bring
elevated surf and strong rip currents to the coast over the
Fourth of July holiday weekend.

CAZ552-030400-
/O.CAN.KSGX.BH.S.0006.200703T1900Z-200706T0200Z/
/O.NEW.KSGX.SU.Y.0002.200704T0100Z-200706T1900Z/
Orange County Coastal Areas-
1249 PM PDT Thu Jul 2 2020

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM FRIDAY TO NOON PDT
MONDAY...

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in San Diego has issued a High Surf
Advisory...which is in effect from 6 PM Friday to noon PDT
Monday. The Beach Hazards Statement has been cancelled. 

* Waves and Surf...Surf of 4 to 6 feet, with sets to 8 feet 
  possible.

* Timing...Surf will begin to build in Friday afternoon, peak late
  Saturday through Sunday morning, then gradually diminish by Monday
  moning.
 
* Impacts...High surf, dangerous rip currents, and hazardous 
  swimming conditions. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area...producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming conditions.

&&

$$

CAZ043-030400-
/O.EXT.KSGX.BH.S.0006.200704T0100Z-200706T1900Z/
San Diego County Coastal Areas-
1249 PM PDT Thu Jul 2 2020

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING
THROUGH MONDAY MORNING...

* Waves and Surf...Surf of 3 to 6 feet. Sets to 7 feet possible
  north of Encinitas.

* Timing...Surf will begin to build in Friday afternoon, peak late
  Saturday through Sunday morning, then gradually diminish by
  Monday moning.

* Impacts...Elevated surf, dangerous rip currents, and hazardous 
  swimming conditions. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A beach hazards statement is issued when threats such as strong
rip currents...elevated surf heights...minor tidal overflow...or
lightning are possible at local beaches.  Obey posted warning
signs and flags and talk to a lifeguard before swimming.  Use
caution when in or near the water and always swim near a
lifeguard.

&&

$$


https://www.weather.gov/sandiego
558 
WHUS46 KSGX 030312
CFWSGX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Diego CA
812 PM PDT Thu Jul 2 2020

...ELEVATED SURF...STRONG RIP CURRENTS AND MINOR COASTAL FLOODING AT
THE COAST THIS HOLIDAY WEEKEND...

A long-period south-southwest swell from 200 degrees will bring
elevated surf and strong rip currents to the coast over the
Fourth of July holiday weekend. Due to the combination of the surf
and high tides, minor coastal flooding will be possible at lowest
coastal locations during the evenings around when high tide occurs.

CAZ552-031300-
/O.CON.KSGX.SU.Y.0002.200704T0100Z-200706T1900Z/
Orange County Coastal Areas-
812 PM PDT Thu Jul 2 2020

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM FRIDAY TO NOON
PDT MONDAY...

The National Weather Service in San Diego has issued a High Surf
Advisory...which is in effect from 6 PM Friday to noon PDT
Monday.

* Waves and Surf...Surf of 4 to 6 feet, with sets to 8 feet 
  possible. 

* Tides...Highest tides of 6.6 feet at 833 PM Friday, 6.6 feet at
  915 PM Saturday and 6.4 feet at 955 PM Sunday.
 
* Timing...Surf will begin to build Friday afternoon, peak late 
  Saturday through Sunday morning, then gradually diminish by 
  Monday morning. 

* Impacts...High surf, dangerous rip currents, and hazardous
  swimming conditions. Minor coastal flooding will be possible
  each evening in low-lying locations, including parts of Seal
  Beach, Sunset Beach and Newport Beach.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area...producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming conditions.

&&

$$

CAZ043-031300-
/O.CON.KSGX.BH.S.0006.200704T0100Z-200706T1900Z/
San Diego County Coastal Areas-
812 PM PDT Thu Jul 2 2020

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING
THROUGH MONDAY MORNING...

* Waves and Surf...Surf of 3 to 6 feet. Sets to 7 feet possible 
  north of Encinitas. 

* Tides...Highest tides of 6.6 feet at 827 PM Friday, 6.6 feet at
  909 PM Saturday, and 6.4 feet at 949 PM Sunday.

* Timing...Surf will begin to build Friday afternoon, peak late 
  Saturday through Sunday morning, then gradually diminish by 
  Monday morning. 

* Impacts...Elevated surf, dangerous rip currents, and hazardous
  swimming conditions. Minor coastal flooding will be possible
  each evening in low-lying locations, including parts of La
  Jolla, Del Mar and the south end of Cardiff.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A beach hazards statement is issued when threats such as strong
rip currents...elevated surf heights...minor tidal overflow...or
lightning are possible at local beaches.  Obey posted warning
signs and flags and talk to a lifeguard before swimming.  Use
caution when in or near the water and always swim near a
lifeguard.

&&

$$

Maxwell
058 
WHUS46 KSGX 031132
CFWSGX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Diego CA
432 AM PDT Fri Jul 3 2020

...ELEVATED SURF...STRONG RIP CURRENTS AND MINOR COASTAL FLOODING
AT THE COAST THIS HOLIDAY WEEKEND...

A long-period south-southwest swell from 200 degrees will bring
elevated surf and strong rip currents to the coast over the
Fourth of July holiday weekend. Due to the combination of the
surf and high tides, minor coastal flooding will be possible at
lowest coastal locations during the evenings around when high
tide occurs.

CAZ552-032100-
/O.CON.KSGX.SU.Y.0002.200704T0100Z-200706T1900Z/
Orange County Coastal Areas-
432 AM PDT Fri Jul 3 2020

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
NOON PDT MONDAY...

* Waves and Surf...Surf of 5 to 7 feet, with sets to 8 feet 
  possible. 

* Tides...Highest tides of 6.6 feet at 833 PM today, 6.6 feet at 
  915 PM Saturday and 6.4 feet at 955 PM Sunday. 

* Timing...Surf will begin to build this afternoon, peak late 
  Saturday through Sunday morning, then gradually diminish by 
  Monday morning. 

* Impacts...High surf, dangerous rip currents, and hazardous 
  swimming conditions. Minor coastal flooding will be possible 
  each evening in low-lying locations, including parts of Seal 
  Beach, Sunset Beach and Newport Beach. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area...producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming conditions.

&&

$$

CAZ043-032100-
/O.CON.KSGX.BH.S.0006.200704T0100Z-200706T1900Z/
San Diego County Coastal Areas-
432 AM PDT Fri Jul 3 2020

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING
THROUGH MONDAY MORNING...

* Waves and Surf...Surf of 4 to 6 feet. Sets to 7 feet possible 
  north of Encinitas. 

* Tides...Highest tides of 6.6 feet at 827 PM today, 6.6 feet at 
  909 PM Saturday, and 6.4 feet at 949 PM Sunday. 

* Timing...Surf will begin to build this afternoon, peak late 
  Saturday through Sunday morning, then gradually diminish by 
  Monday morning. 

* Impacts...Elevated surf, dangerous rip currents, and hazardous 
  swimming conditions. Minor coastal flooding will be possible 
  each evening in low-lying locations, including parts of La 
  Jolla, Del Mar and the south end of Cardiff. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A beach hazards statement is issued when threats such as strong
rip currents...elevated surf heights...minor tidal overflow...or
lightning are possible at local beaches.  Obey posted warning
signs and flags and talk to a lifeguard before swimming.  Use
caution when in or near the water and always swim near a
lifeguard.

&&

$$

Connolly

https://www.weather.gov/sandiego
819 
WHUS46 KSGX 031958
CFWSGX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Diego CA
1258 PM PDT Fri Jul 3 2020

...ELEVATED SURF...STRONG RIP CURRENTS AND MINOR COASTAL FLOODING
AT THE COAST THIS HOLIDAY WEEKEND...

A long-period south-southwest swell from 200 degrees will bring
elevated surf and strong rip currents to the coast over this
Fourth of July holiday weekend. The combination of the surf and 
high tides could produce minor coastal flooding at lowest 
coastal locations in the evenings during high tide.

CAZ552-040500-
/O.CON.KSGX.SU.Y.0002.200704T0100Z-200706T1900Z/
Orange County Coastal Areas-
1258 PM PDT Fri Jul 3 2020

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
NOON PDT MONDAY...

* Waves and Surf...Surf of 5 to 7 feet, with sets to 8 feet 
  possible. 

* Tides...Highest tides of 6.6 feet at 833 PM today, 6.6 feet at 
  915 PM Saturday and 6.4 feet at 955 PM Sunday. 

* Timing...Surf will begin to build this afternoon, peak late 
  Saturday through Sunday morning, then gradually diminish by 
  Monday morning. 

* Impacts...High surf, dangerous rip currents, and hazardous 
  swimming conditions. Minor coastal flooding will be possible 
  each evening in low-lying locations, including parts of Seal 
  Beach, Sunset Beach and Newport Beach. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area...producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming conditions.

&&

$$

CAZ043-040500-
/O.CON.KSGX.BH.S.0006.200704T0100Z-200706T1900Z/
San Diego County Coastal Areas-
1258 PM PDT Fri Jul 3 2020

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM PDT THIS
EVENING THROUGH MONDAY MORNING...

* Waves and Surf...Surf of 4 to 6 feet. Sets to 7 feet possible 
  north of Encinitas. 

* Tides...Highest tides of 6.6 feet at 827 PM today, 6.6 feet at 
  909 PM Saturday, and 6.4 feet at 949 PM Sunday. 

* Timing...Surf will begin to build this afternoon, peak late 
  Saturday through Sunday morning, then gradually diminish by 
  Monday morning. 

* Impacts...Elevated surf, dangerous rip currents, and hazardous 
  swimming conditions. Minor coastal flooding will be possible 
  each evening in low-lying locations, including parts of La 
  Jolla, Del Mar and the south end of Cardiff. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A beach hazards statement is issued when threats such as strong
rip currents...elevated surf heights...minor tidal overflow...or
lightning are possible at local beaches.  Obey posted warning
signs and flags and talk to a lifeguard before swimming.  Use
caution when in or near the water and always swim near a
lifeguard.

&&

$$


https://www.weather.gov/sandiego
184 
WHUS46 KSGX 040415
CFWSGX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Diego CA
915 PM PDT Fri Jul 3 2020

...ELEVATED SURF...STRONG RIP CURRENTS AND MINOR COASTAL FLOODING
AT THE COAST THIS HOLIDAY WEEKEND...

A long-period south-southwest swell from 200 degrees will bring
elevated surf and strong rip currents to the coast over this
Fourth of July holiday weekend. The combination of the surf and
high tides could produce minor coastal flooding at lowest coastal
locations in the evenings during high tide.

CAZ552-041230-
/O.CON.KSGX.SU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-200706T1900Z/
Orange County Coastal Areas-
915 PM PDT Fri Jul 3 2020

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT MONDAY...

* Waves and Surf...Surf of 5 to 7 feet, with sets to 8 feet 
  possible. 

* Tides...Highest tides are 6.6 feet at 915 PM Saturday, and 6.4 
  feet at 955 PM Sunday. 

* Timing...Surf will peak late Saturday through Sunday morning, 
  then gradually diminish by Monday morning. 

* Impacts...High surf, dangerous rip currents, and hazardous 
  swimming conditions. Minor coastal flooding will be possible 
  each evening in low-lying locations, including parts of Seal 
  Beach, Sunset Beach and Newport Beach. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area...producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming conditions.

&&

$$

CAZ043-041230-
/O.CON.KSGX.BH.S.0006.000000T0000Z-200706T1900Z/
San Diego County Coastal Areas-
915 PM PDT Fri Jul 3 2020

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY
MORNING...

* Waves and Surf...Surf of 4 to 6 feet. Sets to 7 feet possible 
  north of Encinitas. 

* Tides...Highest are 6.6 feet at 909 PM Saturday, and 6.4 feet 
  at 949 PM Sunday. 

* Timing...Surf will peak late Saturday through Sunday morning, 
  then gradually diminish by Monday morning. 

* Impacts...Elevated surf, dangerous rip currents, and hazardous 
  swimming conditions. Minor coastal flooding will be possible 
  each evening in low-lying locations, including parts of La 
  Jolla, Del Mar and the south end of Cardiff. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A beach hazards statement is issued when threats such as strong
rip currents...elevated surf heights...minor tidal overflow...or
lightning are possible at local beaches.  Obey posted warning
signs and flags and talk to a lifeguard before swimming.  Use
caution when in or near the water and always swim near a
lifeguard.

&&

$$


https://www.weather.gov/sandiego
459 
WHUS46 KSGX 041040
CFWSGX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Diego CA
340 AM PDT Sat Jul 4 2020

...ELEVATED SURF...STRONG RIP CURRENTS AND MINOR COASTAL FLOODING
AT THE COAST THROUGH THE HOLIDAY WEEKEND...

A long-period south-southwest swell fwill bring elevated surf and
strong rip currents to the coast over this Fourth of July holiday
weekend. The combination of the surf and high tides will produce 
minor coastal flooding at lowest coastal locations during the late
afternoons and evenings during high tide, especially along the 
Orange County coast this evening.

CAZ043-050000-
/O.CAN.KSGX.BH.S.0006.000000T0000Z-200706T1900Z/
/O.EXA.KSGX.SU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-200706T1900Z/
San Diego County Coastal Areas-
340 AM PDT Sat Jul 4 2020

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT MONDAY...

The National Weather Service in San Diego has issued a High Surf
Advisory...which is in effect until noon PDT Monday. 

* Waves and Surf...Surf of 5 to 7 feet with sets to 8 feet north
  of Encinitas, and generally 3 to 6 feet south of Encinitas.  

* Tides...Highest are 6.6 feet at 909 PM Saturday, and 6.4 feet 
  at 949 PM Sunday. 

* Timing...Surf will peak this afternoon through Sunday morning, 
  then gradually diminish by Monday morning. 

* Impacts...Elevated surf, dangerous rip currents, and hazardous 
  swimming conditions. Minor coastal flooding will be possible 
  each evening in low-lying locations, including parts of La 
  Jolla, Del Mar and the south end of Cardiff. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area...producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming conditions.

&&

$$

CAZ552-050000-
/O.NEW.KSGX.CF.Y.0001.200704T2100Z-200705T0900Z/
/O.CON.KSGX.SU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-200706T1900Z/
Orange County Coastal Areas-
340 AM PDT Sat Jul 4 2020

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT MONDAY...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
2 AM PDT SUNDAY...

The National Weather Service in San Diego has issued a Coastal
Flood Advisory...which is in effect from 2 PM this afternoon to
2 AM PDT Sunday. 

* Changes since last issuance...Coastal Flood Advisory issued. 

* Coastal Flooding...Minor coastal flooding is expected late this
  afternoon and evening in low-lying locations.

* Waves and Surf...Surf of 5 to 7 feet, with sets to 8 feet at
  times.
 
* Tides...Highest tides are 6.6 feet at 915 PM Saturday, and 6.4 
  feet at 955 PM Sunday. 

* Locations...Seal Beach, Sunset Beach, and Newport Beach. 

* Timing...Surf will peak late Saturday through Sunday morning, 
  then gradually diminish by Monday morning. 

* Impacts...High surf, dangerous rip currents, and hazardous
  swimming conditions. Minor coastal flooding will result in
  flooding of streets, parking lots, and other low lying areas. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area...producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming conditions.

A Coastal Flood Advisory indicates that onshore winds and tides
will combine to generate flooding of low areas along the shore.

&&

$$


https://www.weather.gov/sandiego

The office that day

Everything else NWS San Diego, CA issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jul 2, 12:49 PM PDTHigh Surf AdvisorySGXOrange, San Diego4 days

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.